Neptune Society

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

It has come to our attention that there is information circulating online that Julia Child’s remains are interred at the Neptune Memorial Reef. That information is incorrect. Ms. Child is not, and never has been, interred at the Neptune Reef, and she has no affiliation with the site.

05/21/2026

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This week I wrote for TIME about what Stephen Colbert built over twenty years of late-night television—and why nothing has replaced it. But that piece is the argument. This one, on the Modern Loss Substack, is the story behind it.

The photos I've never shared. The colleagues who showed up to a Philadelphia cemetery in an unmarked white van. The psychic waiting room. And why losing this show feels like losing my mom again.

Both links in the comments. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ends tomorrow night.

05/19/2026

As Stephen Colbert prepares to sign off from The Late Show for the last time, we can't forget how eloquently he spoke about grief, especially in this conversation with Anderson Cooper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB46h1koicQ

Stephen Colbert will tape the last episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday. I have a piece out today in TIME about what he actually built over twenty years of late-night television—a rare mainstream space where grief, loss, and the hardest parts of being human could exist without being softened or resolved—and why nothing has come close to replacing it. It's one of the most personal things I've written for a major publication.

If you've ever felt seen by something that happened on that stage (an interview, a moment, something that stayed with you) I think this will resonate.

https://time.com/article/2026/05/19/stephen-colbert-made-hard-parts-being-human-watchable/

05/18/2026

"The best funeral professionals are those who can balance both: showing deep respect for what families want and offering wise advice about what the moment calls for. That balance is, in my opinion, the highest form of our craft."

Funeral professionals are becoming creative partners in helping families tell meaningful life stories. In this latest Ask the Expert, discover how personalization, empathy, and innovation are reshaping the future of funeral service with William Villanova.

05/10/2026

For many of us who have lost our mom, this is a difficult time. We're thinking of you today.
neptunesociety.com/resources/grief-support/mothers-day-without-mom

04/25/2025

Neptune North Chicago Funeral Director Sam Normington, center, brought ice cream treats for the staff of Pearl Nursing Home, down the street from our office in Rolling Meadows. Camera shy photographer Chris Schular, another funeral director from our location, was helping to distribute the treats.

03/31/2025

Neptune North Chicago Service Manager Eileen Corliss and Funeral Director Samantha Normington brought and spring cheer to the folks at The Pearl of Rolling Meadows and Sunrise of Schaumburg, two care facilities in their neighborhood. Eileen is pictured on the right in both photos; Samantha is the camera-shy photographer.

06/08/2023

North Chicago Service Manager Rosina LaPietra and Sales Manager Deidre Wolfe Mitchell attended The Pearl of Rolling Meadows open house, showcasing the complete renovation of their facility. The Pearl is located around the corner from Neptune Society North Chicago, and we take care of many of their patients when they pass. They specialize in post hospital care, long term care, memory care, and even have in-house dialysis. We had a wonderful tour of their building and were so impressed by their improvements along with the relationships we saw between the administration and the residents. Congratulations to The Pearl -- your renovations are truly stunning!

06/08/2023

Service Manager Rosina LaPietra and the Neptune North Chicago team attended a kickoff event hosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce at Pizza Lobo. We got to speak with State Reps. Kelly Cassidy and Hoan Huynh, Sen. Mike Simmons, Alderman Andre Vasquez, Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, and Alderman Bennett Lawson. It was rewarding to meet with Northside residents and business owners, hearing their stories and struggles, many related to the funeral industry.

Pictured are Rosina and Sales Manager Deidre Wolfe Mitchell, Rep. Huynh, and Sen. Simmons.

Neptune North Chicago is happy to be an and a safe space to all in the community. We look forward to attending more events with this fantastic Chamber! (We would also like to mention that Pizza Lobo was out of this world! 🍕❤️)

05/25/2023

On May 17, Neptune North Chicago was a sponsor of the Rolling Meadows Taking Care of Business Luncheon. Mayor Lara Sanoica gave her State of the City Address and also spoke about the upcoming move of the Chicago Bears from the city of Chicago to the suburb next door to us, Arlington Heights. They'll be just around the corner from our Neptune office!

Service Manager Rosina LaPietra and support Funeral Direct Cheryl Martin were able to meet attendees, and Rosina gave a short presentation. It was an enjoyable time and great to meet the community!

05/17/2023

Neptune North Chicago Service Manager Rosina LaPietra attended the Amber Woodworth Memorial Softball Tournament, created by the local community to help the family after Amber died of cancer. Neptune's donated raffle prize was a big hit – a Bowser LEGO set to the theme of the new The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Most prizes are aimed at adults, so Rosina wanted to provide something special for the kids.

The Woodworth family – Ronnie and Amber, who were high school sweethearts, and their four boys, one of whom has a chromosome disorder – is pictured here. Thanks to the community for your generosity and support, and what an honor to be part of it!

07/06/2022

“We said it could happen anywhere. But we didn’t realize anywhere could include here.”
– Rabbi Adam Chalom, Highland Park

We join with the community and their families in expressing our sorrow for the loss of these souls in the Highland Park shooting on July 4. Their memory is blessed.

A note: A seventh victim has not yet been publicly identified.

06/01/2022

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. In supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, we are walking to honor our grandparents, our fathers, our mothers, the families we serve, and the more than 6 million Americans who suffer from .
Please join us, the Alzheimer's Association, and your community in the fight to by donating or signing up to walk:
http://act.alz.org/goto/NEPNChicago

02/14/2022

North funeral director Rosina LaPietra brought baskets of treats with personalized hearts, for the staffers at The Pearl of Rolling Meadows and Bella Terra Schaumburg.

"I wanted to be sure they know they are appreciated!" Rosina said. ❤👏

12/24/2021

Chicago service manager Rosina LaPietra hand-made Christmas tree ornaments for local hospices Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Brookdale Senior Living, and Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc., with each hospice’s name on them, and will be presenting them along with Fannie May Chocolates and other goodies. We are so grateful for all you do.

"I’m hoping the hospice staff will enjoy the sweet treat and will be able to use the ornament in their holiday decor!" Rosina said.

12/10/2021

Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim on the power of self-care: “Be good to others, but don’t forget that you have a responsibility to be good to yourself.”
His 5-step plan to give yourself the gift of self-care this holiday season:
1. Breathe.
2. Accept.
3. Write.
4. Talk.
5. Walk.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/10/well/mind/self-care-buddhism-monk-meditation-stress-anxiety-calm-Haemin-Sunim.html

08/05/2021

North Chicago Funeral Director Rosina LaPietra sends personalized, hand-written notes to our hospice partners, signed by everyone on our team, to express our gratitude for all they do to help families through a difficult time.